Gooseberry Mousse Or Pudding

GETTING READY
1. Collect and measure all the required ingredients
2. Reserve a few gooseberries for garnish

MAKING
3. In a heavy bottomed saucepan, combine gooseberries, sugar and water.
4. Place on a medium low flame and bring water to a boil, stirring gently to dissolve the sugar.
5. Reduce the heat and cook the berries until they are soft and mushy.
6. Remove pan off the heat and cool compote slightly.
7. Pass through a fine mesh sieve and mash to a puree.
8. Blend the brandy and color into the puree and allow to cool complete.
9. Fold the whipped cream into the puree and spoon into pudding moulds or into mousse glasses.
10. Refrigerate until set and well chilled.

SERVING
11. Garnish with gooseberries.
12. Serve chilled.

TIPS
Substitute gooseberries with any fresh berry which are in season.